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david w.:
im 13 and trying to craft my first real bow. im about to start putting on the backing.  i will let you guys know when its done and hopefully if i figure out the camera i will post a picture.  i am making it from a red oak board i kow a board isnt very good but i had no choice does someone know where i can get some staves?

what are some tips making the bow?

thanks,
david

Pat B:
Welcome aboard, David. You have come to the right place. ;) Red oak can make a very good bow. What sort of backing do you plan for your new bow?  Can you give us some idea of the demensions  for your bow...length, width at the fades, style, etc?
   One of the most important things you need for building wood bows is patience. The sooner you realize this the quicker you will learn. If you feel frustrated about what is happening or agrivated with it, put it down, walk away and clear your head. If you don't you will definately screw up!
   Once you get a few bows under your belt and feel confident about this craft, I will send you a stave, at no cost to you, but you have to promise to pass on the knowledge you recieve here to someone that is interested is joining in.
   If you need help setting up your board, check out Jawge's website. Everything you will need to build your bow will be found there...and don't be shy. Ask questions...Whether you think them dumb or not and we will do our best to answer them for you or set you on the correct path for success.    Pat
 
ps. Where are you from? That will help us to help you find wood in your area that will make bows.

DanaM:
Welcome to the site David, nothing wrong with a board bow, I've made quite a few of them and they shoot as well as a stave.
I usually back my board bows with linen fabric, but silk or even paper from a grocery bag will work. Pat's right lots of good help to found here.
Good luck and hope to see some pics of yer progress.

nugget:
I wish i had the drive to build when i was 13. I am new to bow making also. My first two bows were boards. 1 was succesful and 1 came apart before completion. Like these guys  said Patience . Don't be shy. I have learned many valuable lessons from asking questions. I am a believer in passing it on also. So if I can help someone else,, ask away.

George Tsoukalas:
Nice to hear that. What are you using for a backing. Have fun. Jawge

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